[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Riverside Retreat: Historic Mill House with Fishing, Pet-Friendly, EV Charging Cottage in Mézières-sur-Ponthouin with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93030000/93021100/93021088/4141cd17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93030000/93021100/93021088/e05e0dc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93030000/93021100/93021088/ea0dab56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93030000/93021100/93021088/ec143b83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93030000/93021100/93021088/da507619.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Riverside Retreat: Historic Mill House with Fishing, Pet-Friendly, EV Charging provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Parking available - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Riverside Retreat: Historic Mill House with Fishing, Pet-Friendly, EV Charging Jean-Claude and Isabelle welcome you to the grounds of their mill which still has its mechanism and its big wheel. This mill nestled on the banks of the Orne Saosnoise is located 20 minutes from Le Mans and offers an ideal fishing route for fishing lovers. The bucolic park along the river allows you to fish for pike, perch, tench, etc. (fishing license required). Only one animal accepted during the stay. For animals, accepted but kept on a leash in the property and never leave the animal alone in the gîte. Supplement of 10€ per night for the animal. In a house independent of the mill, adjoining two other gîtes Ground floor: living room with fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge area with BZ sofa for 2 people. large flat screen. Storage space with washing machine. Large bathroom with walk-in shower, 1 sink and 1 WC. Upstairs: A large bedroom with 2 twin 90x200 beds and an 80x190 single bed and private boat cabin style bathroom with 1 shower, toilet, small sink. WiFi internet. Additional electric heating to be paid directly to the owner on site (8 kW free per day). CAR CHARGING SOCKET. Several outdoor spaces with deckchairs, barbecue, garden furniture. Cleaning fee of €50 obligatory and extra. Option per additional person/day beyond 3 to 5 people. 15€ per night to indicate when booking The deposit of €300 must be registered by Gîte de France 48 hours before taking out the rental In the event of non-registration thereof. A payment of €300 in cash is required on the day of handing over the keys. Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable. Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105780000/105779400/105779346/d7aa59fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 Bedroom Private vacation home in Souligné-sous-Ballon Souligné-sous-Ballon - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as 19241819206 ## About the area Mézières-sur-Ponthouin is home to this cottage. Carré Plantagenêt Archaeology Museum and Musée de Tesse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Le Mans Golf Club Sargé and Belleme Golf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bugatti Circuit or Circuit de la Sarthe. 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Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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